The Revenue Estimating Conference says due to the tumbling price of oil, a 103 million dollar reduction will have to be made this fiscal year by state government. Chief economist for the Louisiana legislature Greg Albrecht…:
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This means the Jindal Administration will have to make cuts in the next few weeks.

Gas prices are down another 3 cents in Louisiana from last week. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $1.87 according to the American Automobile Association.

The Governor is in Lafayette today. A release from his office indicates Jindal will be attending a ground breaking ceremony at the Lafayette Economic Development Authority at 1:20pm.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a program that encourages Louisiana residents to take control of their health. Scott Carwile has more…:
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A man who the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office was looking for on an armed robbery warrant was found dead in a field by a crawfish farmer. Authorities says 18-year-old Slye Mier was face down and his body had no apparent signs or markings that would indicate how he died. The Calcasieu Coroner office is performing an autopsy and more details will be released at that time.